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Iloilo province, Unilab Foundation seal pact for mental health program

ILOILO CITY -- Strengthening the mental health program and youth empowerment were underscored in the recent partnership of the Iloilo Provincial Government and Unilab Foundation, Inc. (ULF).

Gov. Arthur Defensor, Jr., and ULF Operations Director Claire Papa inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) symbolizing a joint commitment to design and deliver projects focused on mental health and other special areas which include supporting training programs and strengthening standards for quality mental health programming.

Gov. Arthur Defensor, Jr., and ULF Operations Director Claire Papa sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that gives emphasis on mental health and youth empowerment. (Capitol Photo)


The deal also expected the full operation of the Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Local Mental Health Ordinance, establishment of a half-way home for individuals undergoing mental health crises, and institutionalization of province-wide suicide prevention and youth development programs.

According to the provincial government, a Secretariat will be designated to work closely with ULF and assist in the planning, coordination, and implementation of supported projects.

Further, the province will intensify its information and dissemination activities and ensure maximum participation in ULF programs.

Also present in the MOU signing were Unilab officials including Center Health Policy Director John Basa and Programs Director Joan Urieta.

Provincial government officers from Hospital Management Office (HMO), Provincial Health Office (PHO), Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO), Provincial Population Office (PPO), and agency representatives from Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Iloilo Police Provincial Office (IPPO), Department of Education (DepEd), Youth First Initiative (YFI), Positive Youth Development Network (PYDN), among others also attended the MOU signing. (AAL/LMLE/PIA Iloilo/Capitol News)

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